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Macon's annual Cherry Blossom Festival returns from hiatus to celebrate 40th anniversary

By Henry Keating | March 17

 After a two year hiatus, the plan is to bring the festival back at full throttle.

State News

Mercer Police officers wary Kemp's proposed constitutional carry bill could "put us backwards"

By Max Kilham | February 28

“You know, I believe in the Second Amendment, but I do believe there should be some restrictions placed on people carrying."

Local News

Brookdale Resource Center faces volunteer shortage in winter months

By Mandi DeLong | February 22

Brookdale Resource Center has been one of the many sites that Mercer students frequently volunteer at, especially through MerServe. 

State News

Georgia Bulldogs win national championship for the first time in 41 years

By KC Wetherington | January 11

Georgia vs. Alabama has been a rivalry game for decades and, on Monday night, the two teams met for the second time this season. The Dawgs took down Tide 33-18 to win the college football championship. 

Local News

$4 million approved for Middle Georgia Food Bank expansion from American Rescue Plan

By Mary Helene Hall | December 3

"There are hungry people all over this country — which is the richest country in the world — and we we still have a hunger problem," Lucas said. "There should never be a time when there are hungry people. Not in 2021."

State News

Kemp among state leaders to sue Biden over vaccine mandate

By Max Kilham | November 29

Kemp's lawsuit foreshadows further resistance to the mandate.

Local News

Macon Burger Week adds two new awards to its lineup on top of a whole new menu

By Mandi DeLong | November 3

While the burgers-of-the-week participating in the Macon Burger Week have been only seven dollars in the past, the price-per-burger has been raised to a total of ten dollars each this year.

State News

Top military generals claim Biden ignored Afghan troop advice

By Max Kilham | October 17

General Milley described the withdrawal as a “logistical success but a strategic failure," according to The Guardian.

State News

A guide to voter registration

By Henry Keating | August 20

Many hail registering to vote as one of the most important steps in an adult’s life, and it is one of the few things that being 18-years-old still opens to the young American. Registering to vote allows Americans to take a step towards becoming a civically responsible citizen. Many over the years ...

State News

Kemp says no to state shut-down, encourages vaccines

By Henry Keating | August 19

Brian Kemp, the governor of Georgia, is taking some action to protect the state against COVID-19, but he is still refusing to shut down the state. Kemp says his stance against closing the state is due to the fact he does not want to stop Georgians from being able to provide for their families. However, ...

State News

All Georgians now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine, Mercer Macon distribution remains unclear

By Mary Helene Hall | March 26

All residents of Georgia age 16 and over are eligible starting today to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to an announcement from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp.The announcement took place on Tuesday in Atlanta at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium.The order comes after President Joe Biden ensured all Americans ...

State News

BREAKING: Macon mayor vetoes county mask mandate

By Lars Lonnroth | July 27

As Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms clash over whether local mask mandates can stand, Macon Mayor Robert Reichert vetoed on July 27 a measure passed by the city commission that would mandate masks in Macon-Bibb County. “I truly believe we should do everything within ...

Campus News

Bullying persists beyond school walls for Georgia’s bisexual students, but times are changing

By Rose Thorne | March 25

When Nicholas came out as bisexual to his classmates in the ninth grade, most of them were receptive. One of his friends, however, was “taken aback.” His friend told him, “you know, I don’t usually hang out with f******s, but I guess I can make an exception for you.” Nicholas, who grew up ...

Campus News

What You Missed in Macon this Summer

By Rose Thorne | August 14

The Macon Bacon played (and won) their first home game The new collegiate summer baseball team -- which includes Mercer University students Brandon Michie, Ben Brock, Sean McDermott and Alex Crotty -- played their first home game at the sold-out, recently renovated Luther Williams Field in June. They ...